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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3 to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 3 to 8 PM |
| Friday | 3 to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 3 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Comic Asylum
Comic Asylum is a comic book store located in Chicago, Illinois. Collectors visiting this location can find new weekly comic releases every Wednesday, an extensive back issue collection. Comic Asylum is a comic book shop in Chicago's Clearing West neighborhood. Google reviewers most often bring up its pricing, its comic selection and back issues, and the shop's eBay sales. Comic Asylum is rated by the local collector community, earning 2.8 stars from 36 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for CGC-graded slabs, creator signings, trade paperbacks, local comic shops like Comic Asylum in Chicago are the heart of the Illinois collecting community. Call ahead to confirm hours and current inventory before visiting Comic Asylum in Chicago.
Comic Asylum at a glance
- Open 5 days a week · Open Saturdays (3 to 8 PM) · Closed Sundays.
- The nearest other comic book store is Record Dugout & Comics in Chicago, 1.8 mi away.
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Comic Asylum reviews
Is Comic Asylum well reviewed?
Comic Asylum has a 2.8-star average from 36 Google reviews. The average for the 22 rated comic book stores in Chicago is 4.6 stars, so Comic Asylum is below the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Comic Asylum
Where is Comic Asylum located?
Comic Asylum is located in Chicago, Illinois at 5621 W 63rd St.
Does Comic Asylum sell back issues?
Yes, Comic Asylum maintains a back issue inventory. Visit or call to ask about specific issues, runs, or keys you're looking for.
What should I expect at Comic Asylum?
Comic Asylum is a local comic book store in Chicago, Illinois. Expect new releases, back issues, graphic novels, and a knowledgeable staff who can help you discover new titles or track down specific issues.
When is Comic Asylum open?
Comic Asylum's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 3 to 8 PM; Wednesday 3 to 8 PM; Thursday 3 to 8 PM; Friday 3 to 8 PM; Saturday 3 to 8 PM; Sunday Closed. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other comic book stores are near Comic Asylum?
The closest are Record Dugout & Comics in Chicago (1.8 mi), Dragon's Den Shop in Oak Lawn (4.0 mi), Blerds Underground in La Grange (6.1 mi).
Comic Book Stores near Comic Asylum
The closest other comic book stores to Comic Asylum, by distance:
Record Dugout & Comics
Dragon's Den Shop
Blerds Underground
Alternate Reality, Inc
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